About MFUMC

Pastor

Reverend Luis Ortiz, Senior Pastor Morrow First UMC

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The Rev. Luis Antonio Ortiz was born in Ashtabula, Ohio. As a young man, he had several jobs he loved, but his favorite was being a chef for Don King the boxing promoter and cooking for Roberto Duran, and many other great boxers. On June of 1984, he accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior and in October he and his family moved to Georgia. Rev. Luis Ortiz is married to Melanie A. Ortiz. Together they have three children, and four grandchildren.

Rev. Luis Ortiz was the owner and CEO of Ortiz Construction from 1985 until 1994. In 1991 he accepted the call into ministry and entered the Candidacy for Ordained Ministry in The United Methodist Church. At this point in his life, he changed his goals from seeking wealth to pleasing God and becoming the best pastor he could be. On June of 1994 he closed up his construction company, and he and his family moved to Commerce, Georgia where he accepted his first pastoral appointment.

Rev. Luis Ortiz has served at Tri-Circuit UMC consisting of Mt. Bethel, Mt. Pleasant, and New Salem United Methodist Churches as a part time student pastor. He also served Barnett Memorial United Methodist Church in the Florida Conference, St. James United Methodist Church in Toccoa, Georgia, and Hoschton United Methodist Church in Hoschton, Georgia. He most recently served Lawrenceville Road United Methodist Church before being appointed to Morrow First United Methodist Church in June, 2015.

The Rev. Luis Ortiz holds a Bachelor Degree in Sociology and a minor in Psychology from Piedmont College, and a Masters of Divinity from Gammon Theological Seminary.

Office Administrator

Cora Johnson

Financial Secretary

Becky Griffin

Becky Mitchell Griffin grew up in Morrow. She and her family have belonged to the church for many years. She joined the church in 1966 through the confirmation class. She married Mike Griffin in 1977. Mike joined the church and was baptized the same year they were married. They have two sons, Mitchell and Nicholas. Mitchell lives in Morrow and works for Clayton County Fire Department. Nicholas married Joanna Richter in 2009 and is an Art Teacher, and they live in College Park. Through the years Becky has been involved in many areas of the church from working with the youth and also serving on various committees. She currently sings in the choir, is a member of the Bridge Builders Sunday School Class, is a member of the Electa Ladies share group, is the treasurer of the UMW, and serves as the Mission Team leader which involves serving on several committees. Becky enjoys playing tennis and doing some cross fit work outs. Her favorite activities outside of the church include making memories at Lake Hartwell with her family and friends. Her job at the church involves making the weekly bank deposits, posting contributions, payroll and bill paying for the church. She keeps the record for four bank accounts and supplies monthly financial reports for the Finance Committee and sends out quarterly and the yearly contribution statements.

Director of Music Ministries

Don Davis

Church Accompanist

Jackie Davis

Jackie returns as Church Accompanist in February 2005. Previously, she served as church accompanist from 1984 to 1998.

Jackie has been a member of Morrow First United Methodist Church since 1987. She has a Masters Degree in Music with a concentration in Piano Pedagogy. Jackie and her husband, Don have two children, Casey and Luke. She has taught many piano students in private and studio settings and continues to share her talent with us, her church family. Jackie and her husband are the parents of two young adults and have one granddaughter.

Nursery Attendant

Nannette Dooley

Nannette has been a nursery worker for Morrow First United Methodist Church since 1997. She is active in the United Methodist Women, the Handbell Choir and the Chancel Choir. She is a member of the Administrative Board, Class of 2008. Outside of the church, Nannette does clerical work. Nannette has one son who deployed to Bahrain in July 2006.

Elizabeth Lee

Elizabeth has served in the nursery of Morrow First United Methodist Church since 1995. She has kept the nursery in her own church for since 1965 and for the Homemakers Club since 1977 at their meeting places. Elizabeth, married since February 16, 1952, has eight children, 16 grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. Her hobbies include crafts. Taking care of children is Elizabeth's ministry. She loves children, as they are a joy to her.

2008 and beyond: To fulfill the first words of the church’s Mission Statement: “Morrow First United Methodist Church is a community of faith with a passion for Jesus Christ and all people” through a ministry of intentional and authentic evangelism that glorifies God’s call for the church’s future.